President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to connect with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The primary objective of this exchange is to facilitate direct communication with a key member of his staff. No substantive policy matters are discussed during this administrative connection request.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:00 pm and 2:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 20-24 Date: February 2, 1972 Time: Unknown between 2:00 pm and 2:04 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 318-16] Request for a call to Ronald L. Ziegler
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